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NEW YORK — The new Revlon brand QuietPro hair dryer aims to deliver all the power of a leading hair dryer with half of the noise.
 
With its U-shaped end cap design, airflow is increased resulting in a reported 50% faster dry time. The vertical mounted centrifugal fan makes this possible by maximizing speed and using energy efficient technology.
 
The Revlon QuietPro comes in two finishes: raspberry and teal. It will be available at Wal-Mart and Ulta stores in March with a suggested retail price ranging from $29.99 to $34.99.

NEW YORK — Beauty company Revlon posted a 4.5% sales gain in 2011, driven in part by its acquisition of Sinful Colors and higher sales of Revlon and Almay color cosmetics, and Revlon ColorSilk hair color.

“2011 was a year of many notable achievements. We delivered net sales growth of 4.5% and sustained highly competitive operating income margins. We delivered our fourth consecutive year of positive free cash flow and we improved our capital structure by refinancing and reducing our net debt,” stated Revlon president and CEO Alan T. Ennis.

NEW YORK — Revlon announced on Thursday an upswing in third-quarter net sales due in part to higher sales of Revlon color cosmetics and Revlon ColorSilk hair color.

NEW YORK — Revlon has signed celebrities Emma Stone and Olivia Wilde as global brand ambassadors for the Revlon brand.

As brand ambassadors for Revlon, Stone and Wilde will become the faces of new and existing Revlon products, and will appear in global, multimedia campaigns that span television, print, in-store and digital and social platforms. Their first campaigns will be tied to the launch of new color cosmetics and nail enamel products and will premiere in early 2012.

NEW YORK — Revlon, which recently added the Sinful Colors brand to its portfolio, announced on Thursday an upswing in first-quarter net sales and net income.

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Following the success of its 13-store test in 2010, Sears has announced that it now is expanding its in-store cosmetic departments to more than 100 stores and online.

The staffed beauty departments include such mass brands as Revlon, L'Oréal, Maybelline and CoverGirl. The concept also includes nail care from Sally Hansen, Nicole by OPI and Essie, as well as skin care and fragrances.

SEATTLE — Bartell Drugs will celebrate health and beauty with a series of events at some of its stores in the Puget Sound area, the metropolitan area around Seattle, the regional retail pharmacy chain said Wednesday.

TORONTO — ModiFace, a provider of virtual makeover technologies, has announced the launch of its new iPhone application, dubbed "MakeUp Live," which is a virtual makeover tool.

NEW YORK Beauty company Revlon announced on Thursday a 2.2% dip in net sales as net income narrowed during the third quarter, but executives remained optimistic as the manufacturer gears up for 2011 with a new global chief marketing officer in place.

NEW YORK Revlon brand ambassador Halle Berry celebrated Fashion's Night Out on Sept. 10 in Soho at the Rag & Bone, where consumers were able to receive a custom makeover from Revlon global artistic director Gucci Westman and have their picture taken with Berry.

NEW YORK Revlon has partnered with its global artistic director Gucci Westman to help create the beauty looks for spring 2011 during New York Fashion Week, Sept. 9 to 16.

During New York Fashion Week, Westman is leading her team of makeup artists to create beauty looks that are gracing the runways at such shows as Richard Chai, Rag & Bone, Ohne Titel and Oscar de la Renta.

In addition to New York City, Westman also will be backstage with Revlon during London and Paris Fashion Weeks.